Lewis Hall wants in after World Cup snub
Lewis Hall has opened the door to a move to Old Trafford. The Newcastle left-back missed England's World Cup squad and he is pointing the finger at his current manager for it (1). Hall wants Champions League football and sees that path at United. He has not been shy about it.
United ready to raise the Fernandes offer, but Spurs are circling
Mateus Fernandes is the top midfield target and United are prepared to up their bid, with time starting to run against them (2). The problem is Spurs. Tottenham are also in for the 21-year-old West Ham midfielder and fan chatter suggests they are moving fast.
West Ham value Fernandes around £80m. Atalanta are watching too (2). This one is not done.
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Bruno staying, goalkeepers lined up
Bruno Fernandes is set to stay at the club (3). Beyond that, United have goalkeeper targets on the radar. Angus Gunn of Scotland and Norwich is one name in the frame (5).
A double financial boost, modest but real
Everton's former CEO Keith Wyness says the club has landed two small but welcome financial wins. Compensation from Ruben Amorim's move to AC Milan and the wage savings from Casemiro's departure add up to a meaningful reduction at the right time (4). "It's handy for them. It's not transformative. But listen, all the money in the United coffers right now is welcome, given the financial situation and the debt they've got," Wyness said (4).
Fan reactions
The Fernandes sweepstakes has the subreddit restless. Spurs moving aggressively while United deliberate is not sitting well, and the £80m valuation is dividing opinion. A separate thread on Alex Scott drew attention after Bournemouth reportedly told both United and Arsenal the midfielder is not for sale. Read the full discussion here.
